MilitaryLockheed, Pilatus Achieve First Flight of Australian PC-21 Under AIR 5428 Pilot Training System Program The Pilatus PC-21 aircraft taking its first initial production test flight at their factory in Stans, Switzerland. Photo: Lockheed Martin [Avionics Today 07-22-2016] Lockheed Martin and Pilatus Aircraft have successfully completed the…
CommercialEAN Progresses as Thales Completes Space Segment on Schedule Thales Alenia Space assembles the communication module of Inmarsat’s European Aviation Network satellite. Photo: Thales Alenia Space/Imag[IN] [Avionics Today 07-22-2016] Progress on the European Aviation Network (EAN) is moving forward as Thales…
CommercialPlay the Avionics News Quiz of July 22 It’s vacation season! Are you stepping onto a plane set for an exotic destination? How much do you know about that plane though? If it’s a lot, man have we got a…
CommercialSouthwest Cancels Hundreds of Flights After System Outage Southwest has canceled hundreds of flights after a technical glitch disrupted service. Photo: Southwest [Avionics Today 07-21-2016] As a result of technical issues with primary systems, Southwest Airlines canceled nearly 700 flights…
ATM ModernizationAdacel Wins FAA SE2025 Subcontract from Enroute Computer Solutions Photo: Adacel [Avionics Today 07-21-2016] Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems and training company Adacel has signed a subcontract agreement with Enroute Computer Solutions (ECS) on the FAA's SE2025 Program. SE2025 is a…
Business & GAWestern Michigan Launches Virtual Reality Aviation Experience A student testing the virtual reality tool at Western Michigan University. Photo: Western Michigan University [Avionics Today 07-21-2016] On July 25, Western Michigan University’s (WMU) College of Aviation and Extended University Programs…
Embedded AvionicsAstronics to Design, Develop Night-Vision-Compatible F-16 Lighting F-16. Photo: Wikimedia [Avionics Today 07-21-2016] The U.S. government has awarded Astronics a contract to provide night-vision-compatible lighting systems for an undisclosed country’s fleet of F-16 aircraft. The award covers design and…
CommercialHow the Aviation Industry is Improving Runway Safety [Avionics Today 07-21-2016] Two major industry and regulatory announcements this week will have a significant impact on the global aviation industry's efforts to prevent runway-overrun incidents at commercial and general aviation airports.…
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